Wednesday 25th May 2011
	In County Kerry, a first summer American Herring Gull was seen at Tralee Valley Park, whilst in Dorset a Bee-eater was on Portland. An Ortolan Bunting was reported from Cley, Norfolk. Lingering rarities included the Trumpeter Finch in Devon, Savi's Warbler in Dorset, Red-footed Falcon in Somerset, Bonaparte's Gull in Gwynedd and Tawny Pipit in Yorkshire. Headline scarcities included a Common Rosefinch, Golden Oriole, Night Heron, Purple Heron, Red-necked Phalarope, Surf Scoter and three White Storks.
-  Will Soar, RBA